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On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Monday, December 4, 2017.

Separating parents in Tennessee may go through a complicated period after a decision to divorce is made but before it is final. During this time, they may not have a permanent custody arrangement in place. Before they make an agreement, they have equal custody rights. However, it is best for the children if parents put some kind of routine in place.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Military spouses in Tennessee who are planning to divorce need to be aware of how their divorces might be affected by the new Blended Retirement System, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. This system has the potential to change their divorce settlements.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

Tennessee residents who are in the military often see their marriages come to an end. In 2016, 2.6 percent of male troops got a divorce, which was the same as it was in 2013. The divorce rate for female troops was 6.6 in 2016, which was an increase of .4 percentage points since 2015. This was according to data from the Defense Manpower Data Center, and the overall divorce rate was 3.1 percent in 2016.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

When two people decide to dissolve their marriage, they must comply with state regulations. However, as Tennessee military members are probably aware, additional legalities exist when military earnings and pensions are involved. People who are in the military should stay informed about any regulation changes to avoid making potentially costly errors. One recent statutory change impacts the presentation format when applying for the division of military pay that's submitted to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service related to the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Tennessee couples who are part of the military and going through a divorce process might need to negotiate how to divide military retirement benefits in the future. The Supreme Court has ruled on a case that clarifies how military benefits can be divided.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Civilians living in Tennessee would generally file for divorce in that state. However, for an individual in the military, it may not be as easy to determine where to file for divorce. This is because that person and his or her spouse may have gotten married in a state where they don't currently live. Furthermore, they may not have lived in their current home state long enough to file there.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

The end of a marriage is hard for anyone living in Tennessee, whether civilian or military. When a person is a member of the military, however, it may seem more likely that a divorce will happen. There are several reasons why the culture of the military itself may make this so.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

Many Tennessee military members are also married. There is a perception that military couples are more likely to divorce than couples who are civilians. In order to test this theory, researchers from the Rand Corporation and the UCLA Department of Psychology looked at divorce data for both military families as well as civilians.

On behalf of Cris Helton of Helton Law Firm, PLLC posted in military divorce on Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Without question, one of the most valuable benefits extended to the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to serving in our nation's armed forces is the awarding of a full pension upon retirement.

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